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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 2

    May 1, 2020

    Learn about virtual fitness from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running

    Virtual Fitness
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1

    April 30, 2020

    Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: COVID-19, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running

    Indoor Fitness
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    Improve Your Mental Endurance for Running with These Tips

    May 1, 2018

    When it comes to marathon running, physical fitness is only half the battle. Mental endurance can help you improve your running. Learn more at UPMC. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: psychology, running, sports medicine

    Learn how to maintain mental endurance when running
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  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Sandra’s Story: How Sports Nutrition Improved One Runner’s Race Times

    January 2, 2018

    Sandra shares how her firsthand experience with UPMC Sports Medicine's sports nutrition program helped her get back in shape and improve her running times. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: patient story, running, sports medicine, sports nutrition, weight loss

    Learn more about Sandra's experience
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    10 Tips to Keep Runners Safe in the Summer

    May 3, 2017

    Does warm sunshine and blue skies make you want to go outside and run? Check out our list of running tips to keep you safe in the summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: featured posts, marathon training, mobile featured, Primary care, running, running safety, summer running, summer safety

    Get ten tips for running in the summer
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    3 Incredible Ways Running Can Improve Your Mood

    April 25, 2017

    Walking and running come with benefits for both the body and mind. Learn about the mental health benefits of running and how exercise can improve your mood. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, benefits of running, depression, exercise, mental health, mood, runner's high, running, treatments for depression, walking

    Learn how running can improve your mood
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

    April 2, 2017

    When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    4 Simple Skin Care Tips for Athletes

    October 4, 2016

    Protect your skin during outdoor workouts: These skin care tips for athletes can help you avoid chafing, burning, and blistering outdoors. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Fitness, Skin Care

    Tagged with: cycling, outdoor athletes, outdoors, running, sports, sunburn

  • Article - 7 Minute Read

    Running Q&A: UPMC Sports Medicine’s Dr. Aaron V. Mares

    August 26, 2016

    Running involves more than just hitting the pavement. Learn about staying safe and preventing injuries from Dr. Aaron V. Mares, MD. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: fitness, injury prevention, marathons, running, running injuries, running safety, sports medicine

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